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Handmade tokoname teapot decorated with orchid flowers
Handmade teapot by Umehara Shōryū from the Shōryū Kiln.
Yuteki Tenmoku glaze got its name from a remote Chinese temple it was first used, on the Tianmu (Tenmoku in Japanese and Heaven's Eye in English) Mountain. From the 13th century, monks in this temple drank their tea from tea bowls glazed with a special technique called yuteki (literally meaning “oil drop”). Tenmoku glazes can range in color and pattern, which makes every glazed piece unique with the impression of randomness, which has both aesthetic and philosophical appeal to the Japanese.
The teapot is hand-painted by Umehara Shōryū.
Place of Origin: Tokoname, Japan
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Item code: TDK258
Artisan: Umehara Shōryū, Shōryū Kiln
Origin: Tokoname city, Aichi Pref., Japan
Material: clay
Capacity: 230 ml / 7.8 fl oz (full capacity without tea leaves)
Dimensions: ø 8.5 cm, H: 9 cm
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Initiation:
Before first use, rinse it with hot water, then let it dry completely!
Usage:
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces, like stove, and never use in microwave or oven.
Cleaning:
Tea stain is the natural part of a teapot's "maturing process", but if you prefer to avoid it, rinse the teapot well after every use, do not let the tea leaves sit in it for too long. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your pot. Never use bleach!
Avoid using dishwasher or dryer!
To clean the built-in strainer, run water backwards from the spout, or use a toothbrush or toothpick.
Storage:
After use, always let it dry completely, for if stored away while still wet, it might develop an unpleasant smell or mold.
Non-glazed ceramic tea pots absorb scents and flavours, so only prepare one class of tea in them (green tea, black tea, roasted tea, etc).
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Ja******, 2022-06-28 10:21 JST,
This is the most beautiful little teapot I've ever seen, which I thought when I saw it in the picture, and it's even prettier in person! The detail is striking and I'm astounded at how delicate it is. That someone made this with their hands makes it all the more special. I've already initiated it when I received it today and made a tea ceremony for my son and me. I look forward to much peace, joy, and beauty through tea with this special teapot!
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